Wild-caught brown shrimp sold by the pound from Costco's fresh seafood counter. The "U-15" size designation means fewer than 15 shrimp per pound, making these large, premium-grade shrimp ideal for grilling, sautéing, shrimp cocktail, or any preparation where impressive size matters.

Brown shrimp (Farfantepenaeus aztecus) are a species native to the Gulf of Mexico and Atlantic coastal waters. They are prized for their distinctly rich, full flavor compared to farm-raised white shrimp, with a slightly firmer texture that holds up well to high-heat cooking methods. Wild-caught shrimp are harvested from their natural habitat rather than aquaculture farms, and many cooks prefer them for their more complex, briny-sweet taste.

These shrimp are sold previously frozen and thawed at the Costco seafood counter. As with all previously frozen seafood, they should be used within one to two days of purchase and should not be refrozen. They are sold shell-on and may require peeling and deveining before cooking.